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Results 1 - 10 of 51 for "contact%lenses"
  1. Nearsightedness 
    ... are nearsighted may need to change glasses or contact lenses often. Nearsightedness most often stops progressing as a ... Wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses can help shift the focus of the light image directly onto the retina. This will produce a clearer image. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001023.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Keratoconus 
    ... corrected to 20/20 with rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses.) Over time, you may see halos, have glare, ... Contact lenses are the main treatment for most patients with keratoconus. The lenses may provide good vision, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Presbyopia 
    ... measurements to determine a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. Tests may include: Exam of the retina Muscle ... As presbyopia worsens, you will need glasses or contact lenses to read. In some cases, adding bifocals to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001026.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Corneal ulcers and infections 
    ... Severe allergic eye disease Various inflammatory disorders Wearing contact lenses, especially soft contacts that are left in overnight, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001032.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Refraction 
    ... that measures a person's prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. ... If you wear contact lenses, ask the doctor if you need to remove them and for how long before the test.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003844.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. LASIK eye surgery 
    ... and reduce a person's need for glasses or contact lenses. ... often done on people who use glasses or contact lenses because of nearsightedness (myopia). It is sometimes used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Photophobia 
    ... scopolamine, trifluridine, tropicamide, and vidarabine Excessive wearing of contact lenses, or wearing poorly-fitting contact lenses Eye disease, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003041.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Refractive corneal surgery - discharge 
    ... You will be less dependent on glasses or contact lenses after the surgery. Sometimes, you will no longer ... tears. Check with your provider. Do not wear contact lenses on the eye that had surgery, even if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000245.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Corneal injury 
    ... for long periods of time Have ill-fitting contact lenses or overuse your contact lenses Have very dry eyes Work in a dusty ... or ointments prescribed by the doctor Not wearing contact lenses until the eye has healed Taking pain medicines
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001017.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Conjunctivitis or pink eye 
    ... may make it difficult to continue to wear contact lenses. Anything which irritates the eye may also cause ... These include: Chemicals. Smoke. Dust. Over-use of contact lenses (often extended-wear lenses) can lead to conjunctivitis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001010.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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